Head of Finance - Environment and Sustainable Transport
Join to apply for the Head of Finance - Environment and Sustainable Transport role at London Borough of Newham.
Salary: £75,201 to £95,382 per annum
Help Build a Fairer Newham
Newham is a vibrant inner-city borough in the heart of East London with excellent transport links to the rest of the Capital and South-East England. Home to the Olympic Park, the Royal Docks and City Hall, it is also one of the youngest and most diverse councils in the country, with a mission to Build a Fairer Newham for all of its Residents.
We are looking for inspirational leaders to join us at the Head of Finance level to support services in achieving this mission whilst transforming delivery across the Council. We are looking for motivated individuals with experience of supporting Adult Social Care or public realm services, who can lead their teams by example, and help deliver meaningful change as part of the Medium Term Financial Strategy.
The roles lead on providing high level financial support to the Adults and Health, and Environment and Sustainable Directorates, which cover social care, homelessness initiatives and public health, and public realm, waste management and transport services respectively. You’ll be the key finance contact for senior stakeholders including Cabinet Members and Directors. As part of the finance leadership team you’ll work to achieve the following Finance Service objectives:
* To take the lead on financial control to enable financial sustainability, and provide professional counsel and insight as a trusted advisor to front line departments.
* To empower and develop our staff as finance professionals, and create a positive and motivated working environment.
* To champion value for money as we seek to deliver the transformation which underpins our medium term financial strategy.
To be suitable for this role you need to be a leading finance professional, with excellent communication skills and proven management experience, including driving through change to services and teams. A track record in effective stakeholder management is also essential, as is experience of working with social care or public realm services.
For more information or for a confidential discussion, please contact Andrew Ward on 020 3373 1363.
Closing date: 25th April 2025
Additional Information
We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.
The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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About Us
The London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east. It is well connected by public transport with bus, tube and DLR. When the Crossrail service opens it will call at Custom House close to our council offices and also Stratford station and from there to central London. The London City Airport which serves major European cities is located at Royal Albert Dock. Newham has the youngest overall population in the country. It was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park including the London Stadium. It has a thriving arts quarter with the Theatre Royal Stratford East offering excellent entertainment for all the family. There is the University of East London which has two campuses in Newham, one in Stratford and another next to the regenerated Royal Albert Dock. It also has a large Westfield shopping Centre in Stratford which has all the major retailers there.
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* Executive
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